Cameron High School is a public high school in Cameron, West Virginia, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Marshall County School District. Athletic teams compete as the Cameron Dragons in the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission as a member of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 298 students in grades 6-12, Cameron High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cameron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cameron High School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Gold, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Cameron High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cameron High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cameron High School's ranking?
Cameron High School is ranked #517 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cameron High School?
The graduation rate of Cameron High School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Cameron High School?
298 students attend Cameron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cameron High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron High School?
Cameron High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cameron High School offer ?
Cameron High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cameron High School part of?
Cameron High School is part of Marshall County Schools School District.
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